ballscrews for mini's

[JDsto]

Can the 7 x12 mini lathe be retrofited with ball screws for the x and y axis? or is it too small to accomidate them?

[Trapper14]

yes, a few people (me included) use a 3/8 ballscrew and 5/8 from Roton Its an incredibly tight fight on the X axis, and on the lathe there is no Y axis, just X and Z. Although the 3/8 ballnut costs a lot, $65 give or take so be prepared to fork out some cash. good Luck
ttyl

[JDsto]

If thats all it cost 65.00 I would be glad to upgrade it. Trapper14 do you have any pics of the upgrade?

[Trapper14]

my upgrade isn't complete. I am waiting for some parts still, but I think the ballscrew was $20, the nut was $65 The 5/8 Ballnut was much cheaper, look at spending about $130 for both axis ballscrews.